> > } So I don't think the derogatory comment is warranted at all. > > > > ...so, the comment does match. I wasn't going to say anything; however, > > I agree with you that it isn't warranted. Actually, I would go so far > > as to say that it doesn't belong there, since it is unprofessional and > > is a blemish on an otherwise very fine product. Politics doesn't > > belong in software. Even the FSF says you shouldn't desupport SCO > > products since that would only hurt people that must use SCO products > > for one reason or another.
OK, you have got to be kidding! Open Source Software (OSS) IS political by its very nature and has been waging a political battle for about a decade now. Perhaps you should read a bit more from Eric S. Raymond or read about Linus Torvald and GNU, etc. Apologies to the dozens of other proponents of OSS I am leaving off for the moment. I know that myself, along with many others, have had my programs ridiculed for being "inherently" unprofessional because they are free. I have fought the uphill battles in board rooms convincing publicly-traded firms to try perl/apache/mysql/linux. I've seen what can happen when you bid a job using OSS and the Microsoft's of the world turn around and give their software at 10% of standard pricing just to land the deal. That doesn't mean I'm anti-commerce either. I am in the position many people are in such as DFS and CanIT. Using open source documents and products to build the bottom-line of a company. Personally, I like it and none of my customers feel "locked" in and I don't feel grubby doing it. There is always a balance and truly it's been a navigation by ear because these are truly untested waters. Anyway, I honestly can't believe you are nitpicking compile-time option and documentation grammar on a free piece of software. The heat to a person to release a commercial product with a shareware version is just enormous and a few jabs and humor in the source is more than professional. Annoyed, KAM _______________________________________________ Visit http://www.mimedefang.org and http://www.canit.ca MIMEDefang mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.roaringpenguin.com/mailman/listinfo/mimedefang
